Establishes a pilot program for developing three new public schools through public-private partnerships.

The bill aims to address high public school construction costs in Hawaii by establishing a pilot program for the development of three new public schools through public-private partnerships. The school facilities authority will evaluate proposals based on cost savings, community needs, and other factors. The program will run until June 30, 2028, with an appropriation of $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027. The authority will submit interim and final reports to the legislature, analyzing the program's costs, efficiencies, and challenges.

Establishes a pilot program for developing three new public schools through public-private partnerships.

The bill aims to address high public school construction costs in Hawaii by establishing a pilot program for the development of three new public schools through public-private partnerships. The school facilities authority will evaluate proposals based on cost savings, community needs, and other factors. The program will run until June 30, 2028, with an appropriation of $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027. The authority will submit interim and final reports to the legislature, analyzing the program's costs, efficiencies, and challenges.